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I am a Certified Professional Résumé Writer who has always lived close to several military bases/air bases (RI and Dallas TX). While serving others in this capacity since 2004, I have made many long-term relationships with my clients. Thus, I want to take a little time to tell you what a wonderful opportunity serving your country in the US Air Force, Army, Navy, Marines or Coast Guard really is because I knew hundreds of clients before and after military service, so I have the benefit of perspective. Further, I have served thousands of civilian professionals. I write résumés, cover letters and LinkedIn profiles after military professionals leave the military and I have answered thousands of those "Good news I’m hired" phone calls as well.

First our Soldiers, Sailors, Marines and Airmen have the most important job, protecting the United States of America, our citizens, freedom, liberties and our way of life. Second, you will learn a profession or trade that will translate to long-term secure employment in the business world, government or with defense/government contractors (e.g. – Air Traffic Controller, Pilot, Ship’s Captain, Ship’s Navigator, IT/Technical Skills, Human Resources, Recruiter, Sous Chef, Cook, Nurse, Paramedic, Physician's Assistant, Doctor, Dentist, Engineer, Helicopter Pilot, Truck Driver, Supervisor, Manager, Financial Analyst, Heavy Equipment Operator, Cyber Security Specialist etc.). You will also be paid a salary, fed nutritious food, have good housing, travel, receive medical/dental care and be clothed while you are serving in the Military. These benefits alone are worth at least $20,000 annually, so you will have a golden opportunity to put plenty of money in your savings account for the future.

Another huge advantage a career in the US Military offers is training and no/low cost entry into many highly coveted dream jobs including Police Officer, Fireman, Paramedic, Nurse/RN, Doctor, Dentist, Air Traffic Controller, Pilot/Helicopter Pilot, State Trooper, Aircraft Mechanic, Ship's Captain, Submarine Captain, Aircraft Carrier Captain, Drone Pilot, Special Forces - Navy Seals, Army Rangers, Fighter Pilot, Admiral etc. If you are a civilian who wants to be a pilot, you have to be accepted into a flight school, pay tuition, accumulate the required minimum flight hours and learn to operate all the on-board instruments (average cost $70,000). After that, you need experience flying commercial airliners, cargo jets or executive jets, but anyone with experience will easily get hired before you do because they have more industry specific experience. If you want to be a Policeman, State Trooper, Paramedic or Fireman in the civilian world you should start by earning the most appropriate four-year degree ($$$$$), then you have to be accepted into a Police or Fireman's Training Academy and graduate with high enough scores in order to be eligible. Finally, you will face intense competition because dream jobs attract thousands of well-qualified candidates who will compete with you for these career opportunities (after 20 years of service you qualify for a town/city/state pension).

Another distinct advantage military service offers is the unique opportunity for world travel, exposure to foreign countries, different cultures and foreign languages. Living and working among native speakers (of foreign languages) is the best way to learn to become fluent in a second language. Unlike the daunting immersion method where you are left alone to fend for yourself in a foreign country, you will always have your English-speaking peers along with you while you serve your country overseas. So, if you are stationed in Germany, Japan, Panama, Spain or the Middle East and you learn to speak Arabic the FBI, CIA or NSA would be happy to recruit you and pay you extremely well to take advantage of your bilingual talents.

In the business world, bilingual professionals are paid more, have greater job security and in hired faster than their peers who only speak English. Obviously, it helps tremendously to learn either a valuable language or a popular language. Serving in the US Navy, Army, Air Force, Marines or Coast Guard gives you three excellent opportunities to learn a foreign language including foreign service, daily contact with your colleagues who are already bilingual (learn one new phrase a day) and through college classes with tuition paid by the military. Many service members learn though a combination of the above methods. Enjoying foreign films with English subtitles is also helpful.

Most Americans are still living paycheck to paycheck and at least 50% of civilians never finish a four-year college degree/trade school because they cannot afford to continue to pay for tuition, books, food and housing. I would estimate 95% of my clients who served in the armed forces have completed a degree, about half of those complete their graduate degrees too. It’s not just because of all the terrific educational benefits (the GI Bill, tuition assistance, military schools/colleges, military friendly colleges, education on duty, leadership training programs/officer school etc.) either, it’s because you learn mental discipline, time management, financial discipline, people skills, resiliency, creative problem solving and how to finish what you started. All of which, are mission critical life skills that help you in any profession, enhance your ability to thrive and prosper financially.

Once you have experienced the joy of completing your Bachelor of Science or advanced technical training, you are more apt to be promoted and earn a higher income in the military and civilian world. But, because you are still in the military you have the tuition assistance programs, savings and support from your friends to go for a Master of Science and you will not have to go deep into debt like most civilians do to complete it. Having all of your living expenses taken care of by the US Government certainly makes obtaining a great college education easier. Once you have finished with your college education, proven yourself as a leader of men or learned a valuable trade, you will enjoy consistent, above average earnings for the rest of your professional life. If you end up staying with the US Military, there are endless advancement opportunities. After 20 years of service you will qualify for a pension ($$$). You will collect this monthly pension even while you are working for an employer in business or government.​

Then there are all the wonderful friends you make while you are serving your country, friends make life fun, full of smiles and so worthwhile. You could get lucky, fall in love and meet your future spouse in the military as well. Once you leave the US Military, you will notice many employers state their preference for experienced military personnel on their websites and in their job postings. Defense contractors and government contractors alone rake in trillions of dollars annually. Friends in the right places, good professional references and a stable consistent employment history with promotions, awards and recognition are also extremely helpful when it’s time to search for a civilian job. In fact, being referred to an employer by a trusted insider is the number one way to secure a new career opportunity, especially with the most admired employers. You will be referred too, because military professionals aregood people.

There are many groups and websites where former military professionals post job opportunities, recruit talent and help one another find employment. People who have served in the Air Force, Army, Marines, Navy and Coast Guard have a much larger than average circle of friends and they, like family, are highly motivated to help you, so you are far more likely to receive the assistance you need to find a new career. Because I have witnessed thousands of former military professionals thrive and prosper I can tell you that serving your country is the ultimate résumé builder and career launching opportunity.

Who wouldn’t want to have the opportunity to earn awards/medals, commendations, recognition, promotions, and multiple leadership opportunities for their résumé? Who wouldn’t want to receive cash performance bonuses and $16-20K every year in food, shelter, clothing, travel and medical/dental care tax free. Who wouldn’t the opportunity to pay for and complete a great college education with the GI Bill and tuition assistance? Who wouldn’t want the opportunity to add $10,000 every year to their savings/investment account? Who wouldn’t want to start off their business/government career with 10-15 great friends, excellent professional references and a stable work history that includes promotions, awards and commendations? Who wouldn’t want a VA loan (massive savings on interest rate, closing costs and PMI) to finance their new home?

Did I mention that you will also enjoy significant discounts at the PX on your military base and 30 days of paid vacation every year too? Did I mention that your colleagues and Supervisors will make sure that you will make it through those rough patches that are part of life? Did I mention that you will benefit for the rest of your life because the physical fitness and exercise habit you learned in the military will become a permanent part of your life? Before I forget, if you are an officer, work overseas, chose a fast growing/high demand or clandestine profession to train and work in while you serve the country, it is normal to be eligible for a substantial re-enlistment bonus so the military can retain your talents for a few more years.

In the final analysis, serving in the US Military is a win-win-win proposition (you, the military and we the people of the USA). You will have unshakable confidence, a strong as steel work ethic and the ability to thrive under adversity. You will be able to offer employers many distinct advantages as a military veteran. You will benefit from professional, technical, medical or leadership training, stable employment, improved finances, you will have the opportunity to afford a great college education, which will increase your earning power permanently. The opportunity to serve your country is unrivaled chance to improve your life, finances and career. Take it from a Certified Professional Résumé Writer, who has helped thousands of Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force and Coast Guard veterans prosper. Don’t miss it (scroll down for more photos). Note: I was not paid by the US Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force or Coast Guard to write this info article. I am just a Christian Soldier in the war on poverty, despair and unemployment.

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